UPDATED 3/17/25 @ 7:30 PM ET
A GoFundMe has been set up for the family of Vince Steele.
Family and friends it’s with great sadness to announce the passing of my brother Vincent Vince Steele Rosa. The Best Big Man In The Business! He departed unexpectedly and so suddenly doing exactly what he loved to do and that was wrestle. His last dance was yesterday March 16th, 2025 at the MADNESS AT THE MECCA in RIDGE-FIELD PARK, New Jersey.
The family humbly ask for any contribution to assist with arrangements and to ensure his children can send their father off peacefully. GBY
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UPDATED 3/17/25 @ 1:20 PM ET
PWInsider has provided an update on the passing of Vince Steele.
The report notes that after speaking with several that were in attendance, Steele was wrestling in a four-way match, when he went down in a corner. The referee immediately called for the bell and another referee, who is CPR-certified, began working on Steele. The promotion called 911 and police arrived within minutes. It was at this point they took over administering CPR. Police used a defibrillator on Steele and did not stop administering aid until the ambulance arrived, which was 23 minutes later.
After Steele was taken to the hospital, the promotion announced the event was being halted and fans at that point left. The locker room remained at the venue until they received word of Steele’s passing. The locker room went to the hospital to pay respect to Steele.
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-Original report published 3/16/25 at 11:32 pm ET-
Wrestleview is sad to report that independent wrestler “Jurassic Juggernaut” Vince Steele has passed away at age 39.
According to PWInsider, Steele was wrestling in a four-way match at the Brii Combination Wrestling event in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey and a medical emergency occurred at the show.
Steele was a regular working in the New York Metropolitan area independent scene for promotions such as BCW, Mike Morgan’s ACE in New Jersey and Florida’s CCW.
At the time of this report, no known cause of death has been revealed.
Wrestleview sends its condolences to the family, friends and fans of Vince Steele.
